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Y711 MDF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,834 mi
Last recorded117,834 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,834 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat missing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 117,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat missing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,555 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger detatched/corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger detatched/corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,990 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,544 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 80,524 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,167 miles

all four tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,517 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 60,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,631 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,113 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y711 MDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y711 MDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y711 MDF registered?

Y711 MDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y711 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y711 MDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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